21/01/2024
The Sydney Opera House turns 50 today!
Inspired by the natural forms in the landscape, Jørn Utzon’s design has become a metaphor for the city and the nation.
Today this architectural masterpiece is one of the world’s most recognisable buildings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover how Australia’s premier performing arts centre came to be and transformed over time: https://bit.ly/3Z5ma7n
Image: People gathered on and around the harbour to watch the opening, with many more watching the televised broadcast, 20 October 1973.
NAA: A8746, KN1/11/73/34
